New Spain. Viceroy (1789-1794 : Revillagigedo)

Fifty-second viceroy of New Spain, considered one of the most judicious and capable.

During his five years in office, Revillagigedo made major improvements in the urban infrastructure of Mexico and other cities; he undertook important engineering projects such as roads and bridges; he developed the natural resources, agriculture and commerce of the area; and strengthened the public treasury. He was an important educational force, supporting scientific expeditions and organizing the Archivo General. He was also instrumental in doing away with corregidores and alcaldes mayores as heads of local government and substituting the more just system of intendencias.

From the description of Documents concerning the administration of the viceroyalty of New Spain under the conde de Revillagigedo [microform] 1783-1794 (bulk 1790-1794) (Newberry Library). WorldCat record id: 31862439

Fifty-second viceroy of New Spain, considered one of the most judicious and capable.

During his five years in office, Revillagigedo made major improvements in the urban infrastructure of Mexico and other cities. He strengthened the commercial, financial, and educational systems of New Spain; and was instrumental in doing away with corregidores and alcaldes mayores as heads of local government and substituting the more just system of intendencias.

From the description of Instrucción reservada [microform] / del Ex[celentísi]mo S[eñ]or Virrey Conde de Revillagigedo a su subcesor el Ex[celentísi]mo Señor Marqués de Branciforte, en el año de 1794. 1794. (Newberry Library). WorldCat record id: 31855042

Fifty-second viceroy of New Spain, considered one of the most judicious and capable.

During his five years in office, Revillagigedo made major improvements in the urban infrastructure of Mexico and other cities. He strengthened the commercial, financial, and educational systems of New Spain; and was instrumental in doing away with corregidores and alcaldes mayores as heads of local government and substituting the more just system of intendencias.

From the description of Instruccion de gobierno / que el virrey de Nueva España conde de Revillagigedo dexó a su successor marques de Branciforte en 30 de junio de 1792 [i.e. 1794]. 1794. (Newberry Library). WorldCat record id: 33221993